AMERICAN SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL STUDIES IN ATHENS -- ATHENS, GREECE
Associate Librarian -- The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Librarian of the Gennadius Library. Founded in 1881, the ASCSA is a primary resource for American and international graduate students and scholars in ancient and post-classical Hellenic studies, and offers two research libraries located on its campus in Athens, Greece: the Blegen, with 87,000 volumes dedicated to the ancient Mediterranean world, and the Gennadius, with 110,500 volumes and archives devoted to post-classical Hellenic civilization. The School also sponsors excavations and provides centers for advanced research in archaeological and related topics at its excavations in the Athenian Agora and Corinth.
Responsibilities of the Associate Librarian include: supervising, building and preserving the collections of the library, including the acquisition, cataloging and indexing of new print and electronic materials; providing leadership for creating and implementing a collection development plan including digital materials, working in collaboration with the Director and Head Librarian of the Gennadius Library, the Head Librarian of the Blegen Library, the Archivist, academic staff and committees of the School; corresponding and exchanging of information with scholars and old book-dealers; providing guidance and information on the library's resources to readers and visiting scholars in the use of print and electronic materials; working with colleagues at related research libraries in Greece and abroad to develop and promote collaborative efforts; overseeing the Library's web presence; writing sections of grant proposals concerning the Library.
Position requirements: ALA-accredited MLS; BA in classics, history, literature or archaeology; demonstrated skills and experience in relevant information technology, including its use and management, and possessing a comprehensive understanding of the technology-driven information environment; expertise in one of the disciplines of the Gennadeion collection (classics, Greek history, history of archaeology, arts of the book, literature); excellent knowledge of English and modern Greek; understanding of unique needs of a graduate research library and familiarity with current issues in academic librarianship; knowledge of best practices and current trends in managing academic libraries and serving library constituencies; excellent communication, computer, organizational, and interpersonal skills; specific experience working with Ex Libris' Aleph highly desirable.
The salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include TIAA/CREF, health coverage, group life insurance, a housing allowance, and relocation expenses.
Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to Prof. Maria Georgopoulou, Director, The Gennadius Library, American School of Classical Studies at Athens, 61 Souidias Street, Athens, GR 10676, Greece or email application to SecretaryGenn@ascsa.edu.gr. Website: http://www.ascsa.edu.gr/positions.htm. ASCSA is an EO/AA employer.
AMERICAN SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL STUDIES AT ATHENS (Eight Positions)
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POSITION ONE: Rhys Carpenter Faculty Fellow in Classical Studies – Athens, Greece
The American School of Classical Studies at Athens invites applicants with strengths in teaching and research and with proven experience in Greece for an appointment as Rhys Carpenter Faculty Fellow in Classical Studies. The appointment, which begins July 1, 2005, is for a one- or two-year term and is not renewable. Candidates must have the Ph.D. Preference will be given to those who are within seven years of having received the Ph.D. at the time of appointment and who currently hold a position at a North American university. The area of specialization is open; however, the School does not wish to duplicate, but rather to complement the expertise of its staff. Approximately one-half time during the academic year (September through May) will be available for research, and one half-time will be devoted to teaching and related duties, such as leading field trips, advising and directing students in individual research, and planning the academic program. The Faculty Fellow will be expected to contribute generally to the intellectual life of the School. The applicant should provide a description of the research project which he or she intends to carry out at the School. Salary commensurate with experience; benefits and housing allowance.
A letter of application, a curriculum vitae, project description (up to three pages in length), and three letters of recommendation should be sent to: Professor Kevin Clinton, Chair, Committee on Personnel, American School of Classical Studies at Athens, 6-8 Charlton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540-5232. Tel: 609-683-0800; Fax: 609-924-0578, E-mail: ascsa@ascsa.org. Web site: http://www.ascsa.edu.gr
Postmark Deadline: NOVEMBER 15, 2004. The appointment will be announced May 15, 2005.
POSITIONS TWO AND THREE: Elizabeth A. Whitehead Visiting Professors
Term: Early September 2005, to June 1, 2006. Compensation: $24,000, plus round-trip airfare, housing and board at the School. Qualifications: Managing Committee Member or staff member at a Cooperating Institution; a research project which utilizes the facilities of the School and enriches the academic program of the School. Duties: None. (Whitehead Professors, however, traditionally make use of the opportunity, which their presence at the School affords to offer a seminar during the winter term on the subject of their expertise or contribute to the academic program in some other significant way.) Application: a) Curriculum vitae, list of publications, and names of three referees. b) Statement of current and projected research. c) One page description of proposed seminar or other contribution to the academic program. d) Account of the frequency and length of earlier visits to Greece. e) Applicants may be asked to interview at the annual AIA/APA meetings. Send application to: Professor Kevin Clinton, Chair, Committee on Personnel, American School of Classical Studies at Athens, 6-8 Charlton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540-5232. Tel: 609-683-0800; Fax: 609-924-0578; E-mail: ascsa@ascsa.org Web site: http://www.ascsa.edu.gr
Postmark Deadline: NOVEMBER 15, 2004. The appointments will be announced May 15, 2005.
POSITIONS FOUR AND FIVE: Directors of the Summer Sessions (Gertrude Smith Professors)
Term: Summer 2006. Compensation: Stipend commensurate with rank: ranging from $6,000 to $8,000 plus travel and expenses. Qualifications: Former membership in the School. At least two yearsî teaching in a post-secondary educational institution. Qualified applicants in all areas of classics, including history, art history, languages, and archaeology, are encouraged to apply. Some knowledge of modern Greek. Stamina, good health and a sense of humor. Further information posted on the ASCSA web site: www.ascsa.edu.gr. Duties: To plan the itinerary, in consultation with the staff in Athens, at least six months prior to the session. Collaborate with the Committee on the Summer Sessions in membership selection. To correspond with members concerning travel, equipment, academic requirements, etc. To supervise all aspects of the program in Greece, including teaching, coordinating with on-site expert lecturers, keeping a detailed log of the sessions, and submitting a report to the Director. Application: A letter of application, a curriculum vitae and three letters of support should be sent to:
Prof. Timothy F. Winters, Chair, Committee on the Summer Sessions, Austin Peay State University, Dept. of Languages & Literature, P.O. Box 4487, Clarksville, TN 37044
winterst@apsu.edu
Postmark Deadline: JANUARY 15, 2005. The appointments will be announced by March 15, 2005.
POSITION SIX: Research Professorship (Malcolm H. Wiener Visiting Research Professor
at the Wiener Laboratory of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens)
Term: Early September to June 1, to coincide with the American School's academic year. It is expected that the applicant will maintain a physical presence at the Wiener Laboratory. Compensation: Maximum $35,000 for ten-month project. (Projects of shorter duration may be considered). Qualifications: Postdoctoral scholars and professionals in fields relevant to the research interests of the Wiener Laboratory of the American School, including: physical anthropology, zooarchaeology, geoarchaeology and environmental sciences. Application: a) Cover letter naming the applicant, current research interests, and title and brief description of the proposed research project. b) Statement (up to 3,500 words) of the proposed research project to be completed during the term of the professorship, including research goals, explicit methodology to be used and relevant bibliography, materials and collections to be studied, timetable and publication schedule, equipment/resources needed while at the Wiener Laboratory, and the reasons the project should occur in Athens at the Wiener Laboratory.
c) Copies of permit(s) from relevant authorities and letters of permission from excavation or project directors to study proposed materials. d) One page description of proposed Wiener Laboratory contribution to the academic program. Candidates who can enrich the teaching mission of the School, by offering seminars, field trips or other contributions, will be particularly welcome. e) Budget. Itemize in as much detail as possible, including living and research expenses. f) Curriculum vitae with list of publications. g) Two letters of reference from scholars in the field commenting on the value and feasibility of the project.
Applications should be postmarked no later than November 15, 2004. Send to: Dr. Sherry C. Fox, Director, Wiener Laboratory, American School of Classical Studies at Athens, 54 Souidias St.
Athens GR106-76 Greece E-mail: sfox@ascsa.edu.gr.
The American School of Classical Studies at Athens does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or disability when considering admission to any form of membership or application for employment.
POSITIONS SEVEN AND EIGHT: Medieval Greek Summer Session Professors.Two Positions. Founded in 1881, the American School of Classical Studies at Athens is the most significant resource in Greece for American scholars in the fields of ancient and post-classical studies. One of the two major research libraries of the School, the Gennadius Library, which houses 110,500 volumes and archives, devoted to post-classical Hellenic civilization, will offer a four-week Language Summer Session for Medieval Greek at the Intermediate Level for ten participants in the summer of 2005. The objective of the program is to familiarize students who have a sound foundation in Classical Greek with Medieval Greek language and philology by exposing them to primary sources, different kinds of literary genres, paleography and epigraphy as well as bibliographic and electronic tools, using the resources of the Gennadius Library. The program will also include museum and site visits. Term: Four weeks from mid-July to mid-August 2005. Compensation: Stipend commensurate with rank: ranging from $3,655 to $4,500 plus travel, housing and expenses. Qualifications: At least two years' teaching in a post-secondary educational institution. Qualified applicants in Byzantine philology, history, and theology are encouraged to apply. Some knowledge of modern Greek; knowledge of art history or archaeology a plus.
Duties: To collaborate with the Committee on the Medieval Greek Summer Session in membership selection and planning of syllabus. To supervise all aspects of the program in Greece, including teaching, coordinating field trips to sites, museums, and libraries, and submitting a report to the Director of the Gennadius Library.
Application: A letter of application, a curriculum vitae and three letters of support should be sent to: Prof. Michael B. Cosmopoulos, Chair, Committee on the Gennadius Library, American School of Classical Studies at Athens, 6-8 Charlton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540-5232. Tel: 609-683-0800; Fax: 609-924-0578; E-mail: ascsa@ascsa.org. Web site: www.ascsa.edu.gr.
DEADLINE: The committee will begin screening applications on SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 and continue until the positions are filled. The appointments will be announced by December 30, 2004.
The American School of Classical Studies at Athens does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or disability when considering admission to any form of membership or application for employment.
AMERICAN SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL STUDIES AT ATHENS –ATHENS, GREECE
Position Available: Head Librarian
The American School of Classical Studies at Athens invites applications and nominations for the position of Head Librarian of the Carl W. Blegen Library, a research library for classics and archaeology of the Greek world located in Athens, Greece. Responsibilities include overseeing research collection of 87,000 volumes; development, management, maintenance and preservation of library resources in both print and electronic formats; guidance and instruction for students, faculty, and visiting scholars in the use of print and electronic materials; budgeting; managing a staff of four FTE's, part time staff, and volunteers; working with colleagues at related research libraries in Greece and abroad; overseeing Library's web presence; assisting in fundraising; thinking strategically to set future directions for the Library.
Requirements include ALA-accredited MLS; as a minimum BA in classics or classical archaeology, MA or PhD preferred; demonstrated skills and experience in relevant information technology, including its use and management, and possessing a comprehensive understanding of the technology-driven information environment; expertise in one of the disciplines of the Blegen's collection (classics, prehistoric and/or classical archaeology, history of ancient art); understanding of unique needs of a graduate research library and familiarity with current issues in academic librarianship; knowledge of best practices and current trends in managing academic libraries and serving library constituencies; excellent communication, computer, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Specific experience working with Ex Libris' Aleph highly desirable.
The salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include TIAA/CREF, health coverage, group life insurance, a housing allowance, and relocation expenses. Review of applications begins August 30, 2004 and will continue until the position is filled. Send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to Prof. Kevin Clinton, Chair, Committee on Personnel, American School of Classical Studies at Athens, 6 - 8 Charlton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540-5232 or email application to ascsa@ascsa.org. http://www.ascsa.edu.gr/positions.htm. ASCSA is an EO/AA employer.
The American School of Classical Studies at Athens does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or disability when considering admission to any form of membership or application for employment.